Our Chase crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Rice County within days.
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You probably stare at that massive wall of ceramic every morning and wish it would just disappear. Swapping out your heavy basin for a sleek walk-in space is the ultimate way to upgrade your daily routine in Chase, Kansas.
Changing your bathroom setup can feel like a huge mountain to climb, but the payoff is massive. When you ditch the tall tub walls, you make your home safer and way more modern.
Think about how much space that big white box takes up in your washroom. It sits there like a giant statue that you hardly ever use for soaking.
Removing that structure opens up your floor plan significantly, which gives you so much more room to move around. By clearing out the bulk, you stop feeling cramped while you get ready for the day.
You might not think about it often, but lifting your legs over a high ledge is a real hazard. Dealing with slippery surfaces near that high edge often leads to nervous moments during your morning scrub.
Getting a low-threshold basin area means you can just step right in without any awkward climbing. This simple change provides a sense of total ease for anyone who finds mobility a bit tricky these days.
Beyond just looking sharp, a smooth transition space is way easier to keep sparkling clean. You no longer have to scrub those deep corners or reach over wide ledges just to wipe things down.
Installing a new setup saves you hours of chores each month, which gives you more time for things you actually enjoy. Plus, you get to pick out cool tiles and fixtures that make the whole area pop with style.
| Feature | Your Current Setup | The New Upgrade | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Point | High ledge | Flat floor | |
| Cleaning | Hard | Easy | |
| Space | Cluttered | Open | |
| Style | Dated | Modern |
Working in a small town like the one in zip code 67524 means you need a partner who values quality. Folks around here appreciate a job done right the first time without any fuss.
You deserve someone who treats your home with respect and cleans up every single speck of dust. Keeping things tidy during the work is just how we do business, so you never have to worry about a mess.
First, we carefully pull out that old, heavy unit without damaging your surrounding walls or floor. This requires a bit of muscle and a lot of focus to ensure the rest of your room stays perfect.
Next, we look at the plumbing to make sure everything lines up for the new drain. Proper drainage is the secret to a space that stays fresh and avoids those annoying puddles.
You get to decide what kind of wall panels or tiles go into your new space. Choosing durable materials means your investment will stay looking great for many years to come.
Waterproofing is where the real magic happens, so we make sure the seal is absolutely perfect. This keeps moisture away from your structure, which prevents any rot or mold from ever taking hold.
Updating your bathroom is one of the smartest ways to boost your property value. Even in a town where the median income is around thirty-nine thousand dollars, these upgrades pay off.
Future buyers usually look for houses that feel updated and accessible rather than those that feel stuck in the past. You are basically putting money back into your own pocket by making your house more desirable.
You should consider how you want your shower to feel every single day. Do you like a simple spray or a fancy setup with multiple jets and a rainfall head?
Customizing your space means you get exactly what you need to feel refreshed and ready. Having a dedicated spot for your soap and shampoo keeps everything organized and within reach.
Wondering about the price tag is normal, and that is why I am happy to come out and look at your specific situation. Getting a clear quote means you know exactly what to expect before anyone picks up a hammer.
There is no pressure to sign anything immediately, as I prefer you to have the facts first. Seeing the space in person lets me spot any potential challenges so we can solve them together.
You just need to reach out and tell me when you are available for a visit. We walk through your current layout and discuss what you want to achieve with your new shower space.
Everything is laid out clearly so you never have to guess about the timeline or the supplies. You stay in the driver's seat throughout the entire process, which is exactly how it should be.
Many people worry that removing a tub might lower the value if they ever want to sell. However, most modern buyers prefer a high-quality shower over a tub they never use, so you are actually making it better.
Another concern is the time it takes to finish the conversion. We work as fast as we can without ever cutting corners, which means you get your bathroom back quickly.
Renovating doesn't have to break the bank if you plan things out correctly. We can talk about different options that fit your budget while still looking fantastic and lasting a long time.
Choosing the right fixtures can save you money without sacrificing the quality you want. I help you find the sweet spot where your desires meet your financial reality.
A well-designed shower space brings a sense of quiet harmony to your morning routine. You start your day with a clear head because everything in your bathroom works exactly how it should.
That feeling of total calm is worth every bit of the effort it takes to switch things up. You deserve a space that reflects your personality and makes your life just a little bit better.
Before we arrive, you just need to clear out your personal items from the vanity and the shelves. We bring all the tools and protection needed to keep your floors safe from harm.
Once we start, you can just relax and let the process unfold at its own steady pace. We keep you updated every step of the way, so you never feel out of the loop.
After the main structure is in place, we focus on the small details like trim and hardware. These final bits pull the whole design together and make it look like it was always meant to be there.
Checking the water pressure and the drainage ensures everything runs smoothly from day one. You walk into your new space and realize that it was the best decision you could have made.
Now that you know what is possible, you just need to make the choice to get started. You are only one conversation away from having the bathroom you have always wanted in your home.
Don't let another year pass while you stare at that unwanted basin in the corner. Request your free quote today and let us start planning the perfect change for your specific house.
Your home is where you spend most of your time, so it should be as pleasant as possible. Small changes like this add up to a life that feels more balanced and enjoyable.
We take pride in our work across this region, ensuring every resident gets the same level of care. You are not just a customer, but a neighbor who deserves the very best results.
You have all the information you need to make an informed decision for your residence. The process is straightforward and the results will change how you view your daily routines forever.
Reach out now to set up your meeting and see how easy this transition can be. We are ready when you are to turn that tired bathroom into a bright and beautiful space.
Count the baths your household actually ran last year. In most homes we visit, the honest number is somewhere between zero and three, and yet every single morning somebody swings a leg over fifteen inches of porcelain rim to stand up and shower inside a fixture built for lying down. The tub charges rent daily and works a few evenings a year.
Nothing dramatic follows from that. Nobody is in danger because a bathtub exists, and if long soaks are part of your week, keep the tub and enjoy it with our blessing. The case for the conversion is plainer: when the tub has become a shower tray with high sides, you are paying, in caution and in cleaning, for a feature you retired years ago.
The swap itself is smaller than most people picture. The supply lines, the drain and the alcove walls are already exactly where a shower wants them, which is why this is a job measured in days. We are not building a new bathroom; we are letting the one you have stop pretending it still gives baths.
The same alcove, photographed the way the week actually unfolds. Weather never delays this one; it all happens indoors.
Floors along the hallway get covered, the water goes off for a few hours, and the bathtub is cut free and carried out, tile flange and all. With the alcove stripped, the plumber moves the drain to where the new pan wants it and sets the new valve at shower height. By supper the room is bare, clean and ready.
The base arrives first: an acrylic pan set dead level on a mortar bed, or a sloped, waterproofed floor when the plan says curbless. Then the walls close in, either grout-free panels bonded in a single afternoon or backer board ready for tile. Everything from here on is watertight before it is pretty.
The glass panel or door is drilled, hung and plumbed straight, the trim goes on, and the silicone lines are drawn last. Silicone wants a day to cure, so the first shower usually happens the following morning, which is exactly how we schedule the walkthrough.
Both are real showers in the same alcove. The difference is the entry, and what has to happen under it.
| What you weigh | Low curb | Curbless |
|---|---|---|
| What stands at the entry | A tidy threshold about 3 to 4 inches tall | Nothing. The bathroom floor rolls straight into the shower |
| Cost, installed | The friendlier bracket, most jobs land here | Roughly a third to a half more, the floor is rebuilt |
| What the crew rebuilds | The alcove only; the bathroom floor stays shut | Part of the bathroom floor, sloped and waterproofed |
| Water containment | The curb and glass do the holding | The slope and a linear drain do the holding |
| Suits best | Straight swaps on a budget and upstairs bathrooms | Wheels, walkers, and anyone planning to stay put for decades |
Undecided is a fine answer on the form. The site visit settles it with a tape measure, not a sales pitch.
Removal
Cut free, hauled out and off to recycling, with floors and doorways shielded on the way. The loudest hour of the conversion, and it wraps before most jobs have begun.
Plumbing
Tub drains sit at one end; showers drain where the pan says. We move what needs moving and swap the old valve for a pressure-balanced one.
The base
A level acrylic pan for most swaps, a mortar-built sloped floor for curbless plans. Either way it is tested with water before anything covers it.
The walls
Grout-free panels go up in an afternoon and wipe clean forever. Tile takes longer, costs more, and looks like whatever you can imagine.
The glass
A fixed panel keeps things open and easy to clean; a hinged door closes the warmth in. Both are tempered, both are set dead straight.
The finish
Shelving, the hand shower, clean caulk lines and a walkthrough. We leave the cure time in writing so the first shower is not a gamble.
| The job | Usual range | Inside the number |
|---|---|---|
| Standard tub-to-shower conversion | $3,100 - $5,600 | Tub out, low curb pan, wall panels, new valve, glass panel. |
| Curbless conversion | $4,900 - $8,800 | The floor is rebuilt flush and sloped to a linear drain. |
| Glass: fixed panel or hinged door | $450 - $1,400 | A single panel sits at the low end, a framed door at the top. |
| Walls: PVC panels or tile | $1,100 - $3,900 | Panels finish in a day; tile adds days and takes any look you want. |
| Tear-out only | $450 - $950 | The tub gone and the alcove left clean for another trade. |
| Small job minimum | around $2,400 | Even the simplest swap books a licensed plumber and a full crew. |
Wall condition, drain position and the glass you choose move every line. The visit pins the figure down, and the figure then holds.
A bathtub drains at one end through its own trap; most showers want the drain nearer the middle, or along one edge when the plan is curbless. Sometimes the existing trap is close enough to reuse and sometimes it has to travel a foot or two, which means opening a strip of floor. We can usually tell which from the basement or the crawl space during the visit, and the paperwork you sign already names which one you are getting.
Houses older than the seventies like to add a surprise: galvanized supply lines rusted nearly shut, a cast iron trap that crumbles at a touch, or framing that got damp decades ago and kept it quiet. None of it is rare and none of it is ruinous, but it is your call, not ours. When something like that turns up, work pauses, you get photographs and a price for the fix, and nothing is billed until you have said yes to it. A conversion should never be the job where the invoice writes itself.
QIs losing the only bathtub a resale mistake?
AAgents around Chase repeat one rule: a family house shows better with a tub somewhere in it. If this is your only tub and small children are in your plans, we put that on the table during the visit and you decide with open eyes. If another bathroom keeps its tub, or the buyers you expect are shower people, the argument evaporates.
QHow long do we go without washing?
AThe toilet and sink stay usable every evening, and the water is only off for stretches on day one. The shower itself is ready once the silicone cures, so figure on missing roughly three days of showers at home. Plenty of clients time the job before a weekend away.
QDoes all the old tile come off the walls?
AOn the alcove walls, yes, because the new waterproofing needs to start from the studs, not from forty-year-old grout. Tile outside the alcove stays put, and we cut a clean line where the two meet.
QCan the new shower use the tub drain?
AThe pipe itself is nearly always reusable; the position is the question. A low curb pan can often sit its drain within reach of the old trap. Curbless floors want a relocated or linear drain, and that difference is priced before demo, never discovered after.
QDo we need a permit for the swap?
AA like-for-like fixture swap usually rides on a simple plumbing permit, and moving the drain can add an inspection. We file whatever your jurisdiction wants and fold the cost into the written price.
QWhat if there is rot behind the tub?
AIt happens, mostly around the old tile flange. You get photographs the hour we find it, a firm price for the repair, and the choice to proceed or pause. The framing fix is usually a morning, not a remodel.
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One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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